The season of giving is upon us and the first flurry of holiday shopping – Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday – have all come and gone. But here in Lakeview there are many more fabulous opportunities to give and gift this season all right here in our own community. This […]

Every year, my husband and I hop on the red line to the loop for a visit to Daley Plaza’s Christkindlmarket. The charming recreation of a German Christmas market, complete with food vendors, entertainment, beer and Glühwein, a traditional hot spiced wine, transports us to Bavaria for the afternoon. German crafts abound and many artists […]

For our Old Chicago Inn guests this weekend who are traveling Moms (or are visiting or traveling with one) we have compiled a listing of neighborhood specials and events celebrating Mother’s Day. There is an abundance of deals designed for Mom all weekend, so Mother’s Day in Lakeview will certainly be a special one. […]

A few weeks ago, my husband and I stopped into the Goorin Brothers Hat Shop at 3243 N. Broadway and were delighted to find such a unique collection of hats. The staff here is wonderful, truly enthusiastic about their goods and happy to help you find just the right fit. One of the things we […]

It’s time to ring in the New Year at the Old Chicago Inn. We’ve got a full house this year and are ready to help you celebrate in style. There’s no shortage of New Year’s fun to be had in Lakeview. If you arrived without plans our innkeeper David will be happy to help you […]

There are so many wonderful things to see in Chicago during the holiday season. The light display at the Lincoln Park Zoo, the Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza, and the Christmas Around the World Exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry are always at the top of my list. But you don’t have to leave […]

A Note From Virginia

Welcome, my name is Virginia, a proprietor here at the Old Chicago Inn. One of the things I love most about hosting our guests is sharing our neighborhood with them. Lakeview is a vibrant and diverse neighborhood full of unique shops, eateries, theaters and history.
Whether you are a guest of ours, planning a trip to Chicago’s north side, a friend or neighbor I hope you’ll find some interesting recommendations and information here. I’m a big fan of Lakeview and hope you’ll be one too!